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We lost everything in the fire in the settlement: help the families of Eastgate Lane start over

After the fire in the settlement, families in the families of Eastgate Lane need clean water, roofing materials and bedding.

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James Athumani Kimaro
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Naivasha
The fire in the settlement hit the families of Eastgate Lane on 29 April. My home was one of 46 damaged, and 11 families are still in temporary shelter at the community hall. The first few days we shared what little we had. Now the cleanup has started, but we've no money for materials and winter or the rainy season is coming. Schools in the area have been closed, and the clinic lost its cold storage for vaccines. We're a small community of working families who have never asked for help before. We have formed a volunteer committee, and I'm the treasurer, so I'll post receipts for everything we buy. We buy supplies locally and in bulk, so the money goes further. Receipts and photos will be posted in updates. Where the $950 goes: • Roofing sheets and timber: $490 • Tools and labor for repairs: $330 • Bedding, blankets and mattresses: $130 Thank you so much. - James
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Updates from James

  1. Update from Naivasha: the plan for bedding, blankets and mattresses is now scheduled. We're at 32% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 18% now ($175). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for bedding, blankets and mattresses is now scheduled.

  3. Quick update: $205 raised so far (22%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Melanie Ida Krause

    wishing you the best, James. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

    $334 raised of $950

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